Helen B. Wilber

WILBER, Helen B.
Age 93, of Seminole, FL, formerly of Breesport, NY, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on December 5, 2007. Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose constant faith and caring was a beacon to all who knew and loved her, and whose daily devotions served as her constant guide for living and loving. Helen was the youngest of nine children born to Rev. Burton E. and Myrtie Mead Butman of Red Creek, NY. She was married for over 50 loving years to Donald C. Wilber. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, and siblings. She was a graduate of Syracuse University and was employed for a time by Cooperative Extension of Chemung County. She was a longtime member of Breesport Methodist Church and more recently, Pasadena Community Church in St. Petersburg, FL. Helen is survived by her five children, Jean (Alan) Jones of St. Petersburg, FL, Judith (John) Arikian of Pine City, NY, John (Annette) Wilber of St. Petersburg, FL, James (Pauline) Wilber of Ava, MO, and Jeffrey (Jane) Wilber of Downingtown, PA; 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. In addition to the many poems she recited from memory, were some favorite bible verses: Ephesians 4:32, Romans 12:18, Romans 13:10, and Proverbs 31:28. Those wishing to honor her life are encouraged to attend their own place of worship and celebrate her memory in their own special way. In Florida, there will be a memorial service at Lake Seminole Square, 8333 Seminole Blvd., Seminole, FL 33772 on December 28, 2007 at 2:00 pm.